Exams
Upper Extremity

Humerus

2 default · 0 custom

Quick technique

kVp
70–80
mAs
5–10
SID
40 in
Grid
Yes
Detector
35x43 cm, diagonal for tall patients.
Breath
Suspend for upright.

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Patient position
Upright or supine; if trauma, transthoracic lateral.
Part position
AP: arm supinated, epicondyles parallel to IR. Lateral: epicondyles perpendicular.
Central ray
Perpendicular to mid-humerus.
IR placement
35x43 cm, diagonal for tall patients.

TechniqueDefault

kVp
70–80
mAs
5–10
SID
40 in
Grid
Yes
Breath
Suspend for upright.
Detector
35x43 cm, diagonal for tall patients.

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Anatomy coverage

Shoulder joint through elbow joint.

Tech pearls

  • Trauma: transthoracic lateral if patient can't move arm.
  • Use 72 in SID if you can't fit both joints at 40.

Image evaluation

  • Both joints included
  • Epicondyles in profile for AP

Common mistakes

  • Clipping a joint
  • Rotation

Trauma modifications

  • Transthoracic lateral (Lawrence) — arm at side, opposite arm raised, full inspiration.
  • Velpeau axial if patient is in sling.
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Anatomy overview

Humeral headSurgical neckGreater/lesser tuberclesDistal humerusEpicondyles
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